Parents need to know that this series includes subtle references to sex and drugs, as well as mildly violent scenes in which a murder is committed. The main character suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder and is easily rattled by germs, chaos, and changes in routine, a fact that is sometimes played for laughs (albeit sympathetic ones).

Season 8 Episode 11:

Mr. Monk and the Dog

Season 8 Episode 10:

Mr. Monk and Sharona

After Sharona returns to San Francisco to handle legal issues related to an uncle's death, Monk suspects foul play and finds himself torn between the different styles of Sharona and Natalie. Bitty Schram guest stars.

Season 8 Episode 9:

Happy Birthday, Mr. Monk

Season 8 Episode 8:

Mr. Monk Goes to Group Therapy

After Monk's insurance company refuses to pay for more private therapy sessions, he joins Dr. Bell's therapy group, where it appears that someone is murdering fellow patients. Tim Bagley and Hector Elizondo guest star.

Season 7 Episode 10:

Mr. Monk and the Other Brother

Season 7 Episode 9:

Mr Monk and the Miracle

When three homeless men seek Monk's services at the holidays, Natalie convinces him to investigate their friend's death; Stottlemeyer's faith reawakens when a visit to a monastery fountain rids him of crippling pain.